The City of Jerome is a dynamic organization that positively affects our citizens every day.  Every position within the City is expected to be a leader within our Organization, as well as in our community.

Position:  Finance Director

Finance Director Brochure

Application Deadline:  First review May 3rd, open until filled

Hiring Salary:  $75,000-$109,000

*All qualified applicants must submit a City of Jerome employment application, cover letter, resume, current salary history, and answer he two supplemental questions below.  Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and can be submitted to hr@ci.jerome.id.us.*

Supplemental Questions: 

1.  Please tell us why you are interested in this position and why it is a good time in your career to come to the City of Jerome.

2.  Please explain your experience with municipal accounting/budgeting and your experience supervising staff members.

General Statement of Duties

The City of Jerome is a dynamic organization which positively affects our citizens every day.  Every position within the City is expected to be a leader within our organization, as well as in our community. Work is performed under the direction of the City Administrator.  Provides management and leadership guidance in directing the operations of the Finance Department; performs financial oversight and forecasting for the City finances and serves as the financial policy advisor to the City Administrator and Council. 

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform financial oversight, planning and administrative duties, with responsibility over the City’s budget, accounting, auditing and related financial operations. 

Supervision Received

Works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the City Administrator

Supervision Exercised

May provide direction, coordination and guidance to the Assistant Finance Director and City Clerk.  Provides direction and guidance to the HR Specialist, Finance Specialist, and Utility Supervisor in the absence of the Assistant Finance Director.

Examples of Work  (Illustrative Only)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and reviews general procedures, methods, and results of municipal finance operations.
• Initiates and executes department policies, rules, and regulations.
• Directs and supervises personnel in providing long-range capital and financial planning, risk management and insurance, accounting, budgeting, revenue collection, purchasing, investment management, general utility and special assessment accounting, payroll administration etc.
• Completes forecasting, projecting and long-term planning for the City’s financial plan
• Prepares and administers the department budget.
• Under the direction of the City Administrator, prepares the City budget
• Presents regular updates to the City Administrator and Council regarding City financials
• Directs the purchase, requisition, and maintenance of all department equipment and facilities.
• Evaluates present accounting and procedural control systems and develops improved and more efficient methods of operation.
• Prepares, analyzes, and interprets financial reports and/or studies.
• Handles and prepares City finances to comply with annual outside audit.
• Administers and markets City bonds and notes and City debt in all forms.
• Represents City at meetings and conferences involving financial and fiscal considerations.
• Manages a diverse investment portfolio of operating funds, pension funds, and special trusts
• Administers City deposits and accounts in all forms.
• Attends and participates in public functions and meetings to explain and interpret City financial policies, objectives, and requirements.
• Ensures and encourages compliance with city adopted safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other municipal departments, the public, and fellow employees. Performs related duties as needed or assigned.
• Expected to be a leader within the organization as well as in our community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the technical operating principles, practices, and problems of governmental accounting, budget control, procurement, collection, licensing, insurance claims, and payroll administration procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of financial administration, debt markets, investments involving diverse portfolios, budgeting, accounting, and utilities.
• Skill in the analysis and interpretation of fiscal and accounting records and the formulation and administration of general controlling policies.
• Skill in strategic planning and goal completion
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting data and information to reach conclusions and make decisions
• Skill in oral and written communications through various mediums
• Ability to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Ability to successfully direct and evaluate subordinate personnel and to establish effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
• Ability to complete necessary research and investigations.
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports, presentations, and recommendations. Ability to communicate concisely and effectively with diverse individuals and groups in a wide variety of situations including public speaking

Acceptable Education and Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field and five years of increasingly responsible professional accounting or finance experience, at least two years of which were in supervisory capacity;
• Experience in municipal budgeting, accounting, bond issuance, investing, risk management and control.
• CPA accreditation strongly preferred;
• Master’s degree preferred;
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Special Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Essential Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position:  Firefighter

Application Deadline:  First review May 21st, open until filled

Hiring Salary:  $9.95 per hour, 192 hours per work period.  An additional $71.87 per month premium is paid when licensed as an EMT-Basic.  (The work schedule is 24 hours on-duty, 48 hours off-duty.  The work period is 27 days; each work period includes one day off (or Kelly day))

*To apply, submit a City of Jerome employment application, cover letter, and résumé.  Application is available by clicking on the above link or you may also contact the Human Resource Office at (208) 324-8189 or email iguffy@ci.jerome.id.us.  Please email for a copy of complete Firefighter job description.*

General Statement of Duties:

Engages directly in firefighting and fire preventive activities to protect and safeguard lives, property, and environment. Firefighters assist in maintenance and repair of fire stations and equipment. A firefighter is responsible for assisting the Engineer in maintaining assigned fire apparatus and assisting in maintaining apparatus readiness by performing daily checks and minor repairs/preventative maintenance on apparatus (e.g. greasing the engine, tightening or replacing screws etc.). A Firefighter conducts activities in emergency and non-emergency situations. 

Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Applicants:

• 21 years of age
• Valid Driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
• Experience as a volunteer, paid-on-call, or career Fire Fighter
• Fire Fighter I certification or ability to obtain IFSAC Fire Fighter I within 6 months of hire
• State of Idaho or National Registry EMT-Basic or ability to obtain State of Idaho EMT-Basic within 6 months of hire
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to perform the essential physical and mechanical functions as outlined in the Career Firefighter Job Description

Selection Guidelines:

• Formal application
• Review of education and experience
• Appropriate testing and interviews
• Oral Interview
• Drug screen
• Background check
• Medical Evaluation
• Psychological Evaluation
• All other selection requirements as determined such as a Physical Ability Test

Appointees will be subject to completion of a standard 12 month probationary period.  This position is partially funded by a Federal grant that expires at the end of October 2014.  The City will apply to renew this grant program, however it is a competitive process and funding is not guaranteed.